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Kitzman, other board members, prepare for Farm Bureau conference in January

Sue Roesler
Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025

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The Reins oats are approaching harvest and look great out in the fields. The Kitzman will be selling Foundation Reins oats for anyone wanting to plant registered Reins oats next spring,.

Lainey in her Young Farmers and Ranchers t-shirt

Lainey Kitzman watching her chickens in her Young Farmers and Ranchers t-shirt. Chance is chair of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee.

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UPHAM, N.D. – Timely rains are continuing to boost the fall crops at the Kitzman farm, while spring crops are turning color. However, high humidity in the mornings, combined with the moisture, have kept harvest at bay – but not for long.

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